It Takes Time
Chapter 1 – Around Luke Danes?
I know this is another post finale fic, but I promise you will like it! This chapter is short but I'm just trying to figure out if anyone will actually read this. SO, please read, and I promise good things are to come.
Yay new story!
Lorelai and Rory had just enjoyed a very early morning breakfast at Luke's before embarking on their journey to the airport. It was 5:30 in the morning, a time neither of them had seen in a long time, or ever. You would assume that they would both be dead tired, however, they were not. Anxiety and caffeine combined had them wide awake.
"Ready?" Lorelai asked.
Rory took a deep breath and looked at the road ahead. "Yes."
And with that, they were off the airport. After they had driven out of town and reached the highway, Rory decided she needed a break from being nervous about her job. She needed a distraction. She looked over at her mother, who looked very determined. Whether she was determined to get her daughter to airport on time, or determined not to cry, Rory was sure her mom could use a distraction too.
"So, did I tell you I like your necklace?" Rory said.
"Yeah, you did." Lorelai said, a smile tugging at her lips.
"Where did you get it?"
"Oh, you know, just…around."
"Around?"
"Yep."
"Around Luke Danes?" Rory asked hopefully.
Lorelai nodded as a huge smile spread across her face.
Rory shrieked and leapt across the car to hug her mother.
"Hey! I'm driving here!"
"Were you gonna tell me?" Rory asked seriously.
"Tell you what?"
"About you and Luke?"
"I would have told you eventually."
"Mom!" Rory scolded. "This is big! I can't believe you weren't going to tell me."
"Well, you have a lot on your mind right now."
"So? I still would like to know."
"Ok, I'm sorry."
"So…"
"So…"
"What happened? Tell me everything! Don't leave anything out."
"Rory…"
"Please mom. I need the distraction right now."
"Well, ok. I mean, we still have a lot of work to do. We haven't really talked about anything that happened."
"You said you guys were done. You said you were over him." Rory pointed out.
"Well you asked me if I was over him…"
"You could have told me the truth and said no."
"But you were upset over Logan and I thought if I told you I wasn't over Luke, that you would think that you would never get over Logan."
"Mom, come on. I'm not a kid anymore. I can handle the truth. And besides your situation isn't the same as mine."
"I guess."
"You were never over him, were you?"
Lorelai looked over at her daughter. She looked very serious. She knew that she couldn't lie to her. She would know. She always knew.
"No. I wasn't." Lorelai said softly.
"So tell me what happened!" Rory said excitedly.
"Nothing really happened…"
"Did you kiss him?"
"Yes." Lorelai said shyly.
"And it was…"
"Amazing. It felt like nothing had happened. Like nothing had changed."
"You two really are soul mates." Rory said wistfully.
Lorelai shook her head. "I really do love him. I certainly do have an odd way of showing it."
"Mom…"
"God, I'm such an idiot."
"You made a few mistakes. It's ok. You guys are on the right track now."
"We should have been married."
"I know…but…."
"I can't imagine how he felt when we heard I married Christopher." She paused. "No wait, I can. Horrible and completely hurt and betrayed."
"Stop being so hard on yourself." Rory said. "Everyone knew you and dad would never last anyway."
"What?"
Rory bit her bottom lip. Maybe she shouldn't have said that. Maybe that was too strong for right now. Her mother needed her support, not her accusations and criticisms.
"I mean, everyone just had their heart set on you and Luke, so when you married dad, it was kind of shocking."
"Rory, it's ok. You're right. I never should have married your dad."
"You just had to go on a journey, ya know? I think it was kind of a test. Like, wow, I really do love Luke, maybe I shouldn't be with dad, Chris, whatever."
"I should have figured it out before we got married. Even before I slept with him."
"Well, it's in the past now. Now is the time to focus on your future."
"I guess."
"So I guess I don't have to worry about you anymore."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, you'll have Luke to take care of you."
"He's amazing, but he's no Rory. No one could replace you."
"Thanks mom."
"We're almost there."
"Wow, we are." Rory said, not wanting to think about her departure quite yet. "Oh, and mom?"
"Yeah?"
"I expect some brothers and sisters from you two."
"Whoa, whoa. We just kissed. We aren't even officially back together."
"I know. I didn't mean now. I meant in the future."
"The distant future."
"Ya know you're not as young as you used to be…"
"Rory!"
"Sorry, I'm just saying don't beat around the bush. Just figure things out right away."
"Rory, this can't be rushed. Too much has happened."
"I know. I'm sorry."
Deep down Rory was always an innocent optimistic kid. She wanted things to be simple and be fixed easily. Lorelai knew that Rory just wanted her to be happy, but this was complicated. Maybe she didn't have to think about that right this second.
"It would be really amazing to have a kid with Luke." Lorelai admitted.
Rory's face lit up. "I know. It really would be."
"Looks like we're here." Lorelai said, turning into the airport.
"Yeah." Rory said sadly. "Looks like we're here."
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After a very emotional goodbye, filled with lots of tears, hugs, and kisses, Rory had finally left. Lorelai stayed until Rory was completely out of sight. Even when she couldn't see her daughter anymore she still stayed for a few more minutes. Finally, she reluctantly left the airport and drove home feeling depressed and empty.
When she got back to town she wasn't sure what she should do. Should she go to Luke's? Maybe she was too emotional for that right now. But, Luke always knew how to make her feel better. She didn't really want to be alone and she knew Luke would never turn her away.
She pulled up in front of the diner and saw how empty it was. It must be a lull. She could see him before the lunch rush started. This was the perfect time.
"Hey." She said, walking into the diner.
"Hey." He said. "How'd it go?"
"Fine. It went fine." Lorelai said, struggling to keep the tears from spilling over her eyes.
Luke walked out from behind the counter and gently led her to a table where they both sat down.
"She'll be home before you know it. I promise." Luke said.
"I miss her already." Lorelai said softly.
He reached across the table and placed her hand in his. He gazed in her gorgeous blue eyes. He had missed her. He had no idea how much until they had kissed yesterday. Tears slowly feel down her cheeks and he gently wiped them away with his hand.
"Can I get you anything?" Luke asked. "Coffee? Pie?"
"No, I'm fine." She said, looking into his slightly blue eyes. "Thanks."
"If you need anything, I'm here."
"I know." She said, smiling weakly. She slowly got up and walked over to the door. "I'll see ya later."
"Sounds good."
"And Luke?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm gonna need time. Ya know, to sort things out. But I want this. I really do. I want it more than anything. I just need some time."
"Take as long as you need."
She smiled as she opened the door and quickly slipped out. She was about to get in her jeep when she realized there was something she forgot to do. She turned around and walked back into the diner.
When Luke heard the bell above the door he turned around and was surprised to see her.
"Is everything ok?" He asked, concerned.
She walked behind the counter and placed her hands softly on his face and captured his lips in hers. He slid his hands down to her hips and returned the kiss. They continued kissing, never wanting it to end, until the need for oxygen became evident. They reluctantly parted, out of breath.
"Now it is." She said in an answer to his previous question.
"Good to hear." He said.
"So what are you doing tonight?" She asked.
"Hopefully something with you."
"My house, 8:00. Be there."
"I will."
She smiled. "Bye Luke."
"Bye Lorelai."
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